Andrew Bacher-Hicks
Assistant Professor, Wheelock College, Boston University
Boston University Wheelock College
Andrew Bacher-Hicks is an assistant professor in the educational leadership and policy studies department at Boston University. His research uses experimental and quasi-experimental methods to estimate the social impacts of public policies and programs. Broadly, his research addresses racial and social inequality in K–12 public education, with a focus on teacher labor markets, school discipline, and the links between crime, policing, and education.
In addition to being published in peer-reviewed journals, his research has been featured in various media outlets such as the New York Times, the Washington Post, and FiveThirtyEight.
Dr. Bacher-Hicks holds a PhD in Public Policy from Harvard University.
Areas of Expertise
- Crime and Punishment
- Economic Inequality
- Education
- Policy
- Social Inequality or Stratification
Methodology
- Quantitative Methods
- Randomized Control Trials (RCTs)
- Affiliates
- Inaugural - Faculty